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Join us during Winter break for games, fitness activities, dance, arts & crafts, enrichment activities under the supervision of City staff. Please note that participants are asked to bring a reusable water bottle, snacks and lunch daily. No meals provided NOTE: Extreme weather and poor air quality may cause program cancellation. 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